A WoodChuck’s Wisdom
Design and Marketing INFO
Using Stock Media
Making Design for Print
How to Create Contrast
Client Spotlight: Hope is Here with Stowe Mission!
An Introduction to Fonts
Three Cost Effective Advertising Platforms
What do You Need to Brand Your Business
What is Copywriting?
Client Spotlight: Showing some Ohio-Spirit with MOWLOA!
When to Use Canva
Which Social Media Platforms Should Your Business be Using?
2023 Design Trends
Get your Business ready for the Holidays!
How does your Business show their Festive Spirit?
Client Spotlight: Learning Hebron History!
The Licking County Chamber of Commerce generously sent a referral to Woodchuck Arts, it worked out, and I got to create a website for Project Construction Company & Project Architecture Ltd.
Hard No to Custom WordPress Themes
This Wednesday, I will be talking about WordPress website safety at Nework Space, and it’s motivated me to share WordPress safety tips! There are many things to share on that topic, but today I will explain why you should use a well-known WordPress theme and avoid custom-built themes.
Client spotlight: Greatdogs
One of my favorite things about owning Woodchuck Arts is getting to meet and know so many cool people doing unique things. One of the most inspiring people I have met is Jenni Lough Watson of Greatdogs and Service Dog Aware™.
The Best Tool for SEO
We believe that best tool for SEO is your Google Business Profile. It’s free and comes from Google itself!
What to consider as a Rookie designer
As a student designer, I was surprised by the realities vs the expectations of the graphic design field.
How Do I Choose Keywords?
When it comes to keywords, it is hard to know what terms to pick when you are deciding what content to optimize.
New Canva Service!
We can create custom templates for you to use in Canva!
Do you think about a logo’s meaning?
Logos can be difficult to choose. Here are four things to think about when choosing a logo that might help change your mindset and make it easier!
Client Spotlight: Author Barbara Vandyken
Amazon Book Publishing with Author Barbara Vandyken!
LET’S TALK ABOUT COMMERCIAL FONT USE
Let’s take a closer look at the process of choosing and using commercial fonts.
Font Favorites
New fonts are popping up all of the time, and it’s good to keep an eye on the trends!
The Legalities of Canva
Learn more about the legalities of Canva!
Creating Custom Art from Stock Photos
We thought we’d show you how we built the Seabass Baseball logo, which illustrates the process of creating custom art from stock photos!
New Movements and Colors
We can talk about many upcoming 2022 trends, but we are sticking with colors and movement for this newsletter, which is already a bit lengthy. Please don’t be scared though, a lot of it is lovely imagery and hopefully worth a read!
Feature Friday: Elite Auto Services
This month we’re featuring Elite Auto Services!
4 Ways to Prepare for Your Event Registration
Today, we’re happily sharing some time and money-saving functions to include on your next event landing page!
5 Ways to Brand for the Holidays
It’s the time for Holiday Branding!
Using QR Codes in Your Marketing Material
Fun and Effective way to use QR codes!
Feature Friday: Petra Cyber Technologies
Feature Post for Petra Cyber Technologies.
Feature Friday: Elizabeth Scala – Living Sublimely Well
One Friday every month, Woodchuck Arts will be featuring a sneak peek at one of our newer designs!
This month we’re featuring Elizabeth Scala!
Fire Truck Windshields
Feature post for Fire Truck Windshield website design.
Benefits of Digital Marketing
Digital marketing includes all marketing efforts that use an electronic device or the internet. Businesses use digital channels such as search engines, social media, email, and other websites to connect with current and prospective customers.
Measure Success of Digital Marketing Campaigns
At first glance, it can be incredibly intimidating- the numbers, the metrics, how to use those numbers, it can be a lot. But once you get things figured out, you might even enjoy analyzing your campaigns!
So, how do I get started?
I’m glad you asked!
The New Modern Image
There is a new design trend for marketing materials that we see everywhere: illustrated graphics elements!
New Color Trend
We feel like we see these colors everywhere – or are we noticing them because they are so beautiful? Either way – look at how these blues and yellows pop!
COOLORS.CO
No matter your project, Coolors is a valuable resource to keep in your back pocket.
Magical New Adobe PDF Element!
The possibilities of Element Embed API are almost endless and make the process easier than ever. It really is hard to believe it isn’t magic!
Creating Successful Landing Pages
It all seems simple in theory when it comes to landing pages- more affiliates = more money, right?
GoDaddy No Daddy
Let’s talk about why that $3 website, is actually more than you could have ever bargained for.
Always Use Google Fonts
Google fonts make your life easier and help keep your brand consistent!
WordPress for the Win
Don’t reinvent the wheel! 99% of the time – Wordpress has everything you need for your website. 🙂
Contrast
We often see people damage their messaging by not having enough contrast. The good news is, this is usually a simple fix!
Use Quality Images
Your pictures will catch the viewer’s eye first, and if they are of low quality, you have already made a wrong first impression. We don’t want that, and neither do you, so read on!
2021 Design Trend – Blending Hard And Soft Lines
New trend in 2021!
SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE COPYRIGHT DATE?
When freshening your site content for 2021, don’t forget to extend your copyright notice!
ALL ABOUT THE ABOUT PAGE
The About page, where do you start?
HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU PAY FOR GOOGLE MY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT?
How much should it cost, and what should you expect?
BEFORE YOU YOAST
We have compiled a list of three things you should examine before you implement Yoast on your website!
WHAT SHOULD YOU BE TRACKING FOR SUCCESS?
This webinar covers the ins-and-outs of using measurable data to establish key performance indicators (KPI) to form your annual financial goals.
WHO IS AMAZON POLLY?
Almost everyone knows Amazon Alexa, but do you know Amazon Polly?
HELP WITH GOOGLE ADWORDS!
Here is a little bit about how we approach helping clients with Google Adwords!
Can I Use This Image?
Here is the scoop on photos that say for EDITORIAL USE ONLY.
6 REASONS TO LOVE GRAVITY FORMS
Looking for a form builder for your website? Look no further!
Tracking Downloads On Google Analytics
Learn the 4 ways you can track pdf downloads from your website.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON PAID SEARCH ADVERTISING
See how various industries are faring with paid search in the Covid-19 era.
WORDPRESS MOBILE APP
If you’d like to update your Wordpress website from your phone, anywhere in the world, great news – there is an app for that!
OUR CLIENT SPOTLIGHT IS ON BLOOMTASTIC FLOWERS & EVENTS!
We are back with another awesome Client Spotlight.
OUR CLIENT SPOTLIGHT IS ON NURSE KEITH!
We hope you enjoy getting to know Nurse Keith!
HAVE YOU TRIED GOOGLE PRIMER?
Google Primer is a free mobile app that offers bite-sized lessons to help business owners and individuals grow their skills and reach their goals.
Free SEO course from Neil Patel
Learn SEO from one of the best in the business!
Image Alt Tags
Image alt tags can help you rank higher in Google!
Turn Your Skills Into An Online Course – 3
Finalize your course!
Turn Your Skills Into An Online Course – 2
Find out why this picture is relevant!
Turn your skills into an online course – 1
Learn some ways to fine tune a class concept for yourself or your business!
HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR ONLINE CONTENT?
We have recently had two clients ask us, “how can I protect my online content?”
Pivoting In Uncertain Times
Big change can be a catalyst for innovative ideas and out-of-the-box thinking.
UPDATE OLD CONTENT FOR A QUICK SEO WIN! Part 2
5 quick ideas for how to update your old content for better search results.
FREE SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES!
Get access to our social media freebie portal! We have sized images for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter. You can brand any of these images for your business or use them for your personal social media platforms. This portal will always be available, and we will continually add fresh new content.
Samples below, and there are more in the image portal. 🙂
Image & Newsletter Sign-Up
Access our free image portal by signing up for free design and marketing tips! If you decide our suggestions are not for you, unsubscribe with no hard feelings, and you can still use the images. Give it a try; we think you'll be pleasantly surprised! 🙂